Shanker Heisnam enjoys twin titles at AITA Tennis Tourney
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 20 2019:
It was a double delight for Manipur's Shanker Heisnam as he was crowned both the U-14 and U-16 boys singles champion at the AITA Tennis Tournament held at Shantima Lawn Tennis Academy, Sonipat.
Shankar Heisnam outclassed Aditya Sansanwal 7-5, 6-0 in the final to claim the U-14 boys singles title after overcoming Harsh Malik 6-1, 7-5 in the semi-final.
Meanwhile, Shanker Heisnam got the better of Vansh Nandal 6-4, 6-2 to win the U-16 boys singles title.
He reached the final beating Aryan Deshwal 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the semi-finals.
Shanker is the son of Heisnam Bhuleshor and Heisnam Ongbi Nirmala of Uripok Polem Leikai and currently reads in Kendra Vidyalaya, Lamphel.